night at the museum

Boston Bloggers at the Museum!

It all started over a tweet and ended at the Institute of Contemporary Art in the Seaport District. And I have to say, this blogger’s night out was one of my favorites yet. I loved how it was low key and having a small group made it really easy to talk to some of my favorite Boston Bloggers and get to know them each a little better. I arrived at the museum a few minutes early, and just after a rain shower, which filled the sky with wispy, eerie, cotton candy-like clouds. It was cold, but bearable, and I was able to snap a few photos of the museum from afar. The architecture is amazing and I love how the museum is right on the waterfront with views of the Boston Harbor and the airport—

And on a night like this? I easily felt like I was looking at a painting.

I can only imagine what a great place this would be to come in the summertime and enjoy the few restaurants around the seaport that have seating outside. Drinks and dinner on the waterfront in the summertime?? Be still my heart, we will just have to come back.

On the crazy cool building, from ICAboston.org:

“The ICA’s visionary building captures the stimulation of contemporary culture and the excitement of a revitalized waterfront area. Award-winning architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro designed the ICA, conceiving the building both “from the sky down,” as a contemplative space for experiencing contemporary art, and “from the ground up,” providing dynamic areas for public enjoyment. The design weaves together interior and exterior space, producing shifting perspectives of the waterfront throughout the museum’s galleries and public spaces.”

The museum houses just a few unique exhibits, and only takes about an hour to walk through. The art is all very contemporary, and from my point of view, very interesting, although I can’t say I connected with any of the exhibits this time around. I’ve visited the museum before, a few years ago, for Shepard Fairey’s Supply and Demand exhibit, which was so very amazing to me because of his street art that was seen all around the streets of Boston back in 2009. He is the mural artist that did the famous Obama “Hope” poster, and the well known OBEY GIANT sticker campaign.

Besides checking out the contemporary art, we did like bloggers do and snapped photos (where allowed), captured reflections, and instagrammed like there was no tomorrow. Which is one of my favorite hobbies (lest you haven’t noticed yet).

This next group of pictures is my favorite from the night…

This hallway overlooks the water and although I’m sure it’s beautiful by day, it is absolutely stunning at night. The lights from the harbor cast a glow that easily makes you pause to admire and appreciate the view.

After the museum, we headed over to Anthony’s Pier 4, which is just steps from the museum and the only place we could find in the immediate area. I’ve never been to Anthony’s before but the experience was very pleasant. I ordered crab cakes and french fries and we spent our time around the bar, drinking wine, champagne, and tea– just talking about all things we have in common, like Boston and blogging, as well as the little details of the in-between, the things that set us apart and make us unique.

Melanie + Emily + Danielle + Sarah + Smita + Clair (and Aubrie was there too!)

These ladies are awesome– they are kind, and friendly, and open to experiencing new places (and old!) around our incredible city. I’m excited about the idea of planning more meet-ups, and I’m looking forward to seeing where the next road takes us.

Thanks for the fun, friends!

I left smiling and happy, and especially thankful to have spent a terrific night out with all of you!

{to view more pictures of our night at the museum, visit Hogger & Co. and Hemenway Street}